The Heir's Secret Bride

Chapter 21

Chapter

21

Jarrett Todd, dressed in a sleek black outfit with short hair and sunglasses, shot Byron a teasing grin. "Oh? Did I miss something?

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Byron frowned slightly as he glanced toward the bar. There was Maeve, laughing and chatting with the bartender. Her off-shoulder dress, which she rarely wore, showcased her flawless skin, and her red lips curved into a bright, captivating smile. Amid the club's noisy, heated atmosphere, she stood out as the most striking sight. Byron shot a quick, cold glance at Maeve before turning away, his voice icy. "She's got nothing to do with me.

Got it?"

Ray smirked, his eyes twinkling with mischief. "A lovers' spat, huh? I've only met her twice, but I could tell she's got a thing for you from the last time at the hospital. "Wait, who's got a thing for Byron?" Jarrett asked, leaning in with curiosity.

Ray, always ready for juicy gossip, couldn't resist. Ignoring Byron's icy stare, he began filling Jarrett in on the details. But just as he got started, a commotion erupted downstairs,

Ray glanced down and frowned. "Uh-oh, Byron, looks like your girl's getting hassled by Fred Curtis"

Byron's

n's expression darkened. "I told you she's got nothing to do with me. Do I need to throw you over the balcony to make that clear?" that clea

Ray

immediately mimed zipping his lips shut.

The commotion downstairs was hard t

I to ignore.

and his relentless pursuit of beautiful women.

within days, usually with a hefty breakup fee. He was a notorious player, through and

Fred's sights, the

to Maeve with a charming smile. "Care

Fred was easy on the eyes-handsome, with a bright, sunny demeanor and a dimpled smile that could

Marve,

drinks, barely glanced up.

me? I'll make it worth your while-100 thousand dollars for one

dinner? This guy is pulling out all the stops to win her over! Maeve, however, wasn't impressed. She frowned at Fred. "Needing company for a meal? What are you, a toddler?" She could tell he was hitting on her and wasn't in the

for one dinner. What do you say?" He was cunvinced no

were 2 million dollars, I wouldn't

the bar. "Even if it you. Feeling lonely? Go

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erupted in laughter. Fred's face immediately twisted with fury. "What the hell did you just say? Don't push your luck, lady!" "Hey, Fred,

going several shades paler. Everyone knew that if Ray and Jarrett were at Starlight.

George, how can I help you? Fred straightened up, his tone

his gaze cool.

Ray that unsettled him-it was the message. Everyone knew that Byron was the real force. behind Starlight Pub. No matter how influential the patrons were, they all had to follow his rules. Ray's words were clearly a message from Bytoп. T-I understand.

just

and detached. Tm just

stepping in for her?" Byron swirled his drink, the ing you if

chuckled, not buying it for a

had hit on plenty

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